HC Deb 05 July 1995 vol 263 c269W
Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the connection between the presence of military personnel on the Uists and Benbecula and the planned disposal of the Brent Spar. [32377]

Mr. Soames

None.

Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what military personnel were present on the Uists and Benbecula on 20 June; and if any were members of the special forces. [32372]

Mr. Soames

The only military personnel present on the Uists and Benbecula on 20 June were those permanently attached to the Royal Artillery Range Hebrides and RAF Benbecula, and a unit of the RAF Regiment which was participating in a two-week training exercise on Benbecula. This exercise had been arranged some time in advance.